University of Southeastern Philippines

Bo. Obrero Campus, Davao City

FIELD TRIP

AND

SEMINARS

TRAVEL REPORT

Submitted by:

Sharlyn Aster Y. Pasco

Submitted to:

Randy S. Gamboa

FTS Facilitator

October 01, 2013

Seminar Overview

We went on a seminar to the Social Hall for our Interpersonal Skills or Team Building Seminar. It was on September 10, a whole day activity which helped enhance our conduct and teach us ways on how to approach others. It aims to help us open up to others especially those that are taking up or participating for the Field Trip and Seminars.I learned that we have a lot of things in common but there are really distinguishing factors for each of us and that is why we are unique. We should have someone to talk to so that we will be able to release all the pressure. Meeting new people isn’t really a bad thing which would help you expand your circle of friends. We should also be open-minded and listen to what others say before jumping to conclusions. Whatever idea that came up to our mind should be thought first other than carelessly spouting words that might hurt others. Also, there really is a big difference before, when we were still kids, and, after years have passed. Every one of us grows; some might grow a little bit faster than the others, though some might not be the same as those fast learners there will always be a time when they could grow and both will soon be leveled. I liked the fact that I was able to know my classmates better. I get to enjoy activities with them. I was able to interact with students from other class, Computer Science students, which I only knew by name. I began to know them and enjoyed their company. I also liked that we easily got along. We also had activities which made us compete with other teams. It was a really fun activity everyone exhibit their sportsmanship side and these activities made us closer. It gave us the chance of getting to know every participant and we were able to see who are the most creative, funny, loner and other characteristics that they’d never shown before.

On the minor field trip in PSSCC we had a fair weather. The place was big enough to accommodate us. They had a new and a very nice building which looks like it was made just a few years ago. They also have a large front lawn and at the back of their building is the parking area for their vehicles used for their transportations whenever needed. The space is bigger than in MMDA which is nice since it could give us a much better view of their operations and we didn’t really press together. We were also able to move freely than we were in MMDA. The PSSCC is also a lot advanced than in MMDA having better cameras and bigger monitors. Their cameras run real time while in MMDAs cameras have delays and the zooms are a lot clearer in PSSCC. The information they shared didn’t limit to their operations but also they imparted to us the quality and the capacity of their security cameras scattered around the city. 

Minor Field Trip

Today I went on a seminar to the Public Safety and Command Center (PSSCC) in Sandawa, Matina in Davao City. A government agency in Davao City, responsible for the monitoring of the streets and the most crowded places in the city.

What I learned?

I learned that the PSSCC monitors the city 24/7 and that the cameras were installed for 2-3 years ago, the cameras that are responsible for monitoring the traffic and the busy places in Davao. There are certain cameras that can turn for 360 degrees and there are cameras that are still or those that are already fixed in certain angles. 200 more cameras are from IBM which was installed on the month of July expanding their operations. They also have large screens for the constant monitoring of the streets and places in Davao City. The PSSCC uses unified edge where they centralize their communication. The unified edge is the line where the different government agency are connected and are able to communicate at the same time to be able to respond to any problems that might or have occurred in the city. It is great because the dissemination of the information will be a lot faster since they are connected into a main line. The cameras that are installed have their individual power supply. The camera can also zoom even for how many kilometers. The PSSCC is also supported or powered by IBM and Abratique. They also have generators if ever the lights are out for their back up and for them to continue to monitor the city.

The PSSCC office is a lot bigger or wider than in MMDA. Also, the monitors in PSSCC are larger than of the MMDA. It also amazes me that the cameras here in Davao doesn’t have delays however in MMDA there are time lag or delays. Though, the MMDA is operating years before the PSSCC, so, it is clear that the PSSCC has a lot more advanced monitoring device than the MMDA since it has only started a few years ago. The MMDA and PSSCC are monitoring 24/7 they don’t restraint their monitoring to streets but also they expand their resources into monitoring the city whenever needed.

What I liked?

The monitoring of the PSSCC is really wide and we are able to see clearly how they monitor the streets of Davao. Also, we were all accommodated because the place is wide enough for all of us. I was also able to know where they have placed their security cameras giving us ideas where to watch. They also gave us ideas as to how they monitor the city using these cameras. They also have cameras for crowded places so that they can monitor any suspicious movement within the range. I also liked the idea of having a main line where the different agencies are able to communicate whenever there are problems in the city. It will also be helpful enough so that they can easily go to places where there help are needed. They don’t only limit to monitoring the streets but also in times when there is heavy rain they set as the main communication the same as the MMDA. The best part for these agencies is that their work is expandable, from monitoring disseminating to communicating others so that actions can be done earlier preventing further damage. These agencies are helpful not only when there are street accidents but also in times when they are chasing criminals that are freely roaming around the city.

What I didn’t like?

I didn’t like is nothing, because their facility is superb and advanced enough. With those they can actually monitor the entire city way better than before. 

  

APPENDIX

What can I recommend for the improvement of the advance seminar program of USEP?

I recommend that even before the advance seminar program starts everything should be already planned. The time for every company should be observed because a very short company visit won’t be enough to cater the question of each student who needs enlightenment in connection to the companies.

My advice to those who will take their advance seminar program in the near future is to decide everything carefully and never be hasty. Decision making should be done fast but should be thought comprehensively. Having thought of it ahead of time will give everyone a chance to decide for the right thing to do. So, for those who will take the advance seminar program they should prepare to act a semester before the program and they should immediately inform their parents about the decision of the group. They should always be on time or much better if they are ahead of time for sometimes but not all the time. There should be transparency between the students and the adviser so that information will be up to date and parents should be always informed whenever they have already come up with a decision. 

Minor Field Trip

Interpersonal Skills Seminar 

it elective and field trips and seminars

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